Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate eager to launch career where exceptional clinical acumen, customer relations talents, and a collaborative work approach will provide an immediate and positive impact to a dynamic organization.

 

 

         Able to accurately interpret physician orders, detect therapeutic incompatibilities, and maintain records for controlled substances in accordance with strict regulatory requirements. 

         Highly organized and versatile C able to function in retail, hospital or long-term care settings.

         Personable, helpful and extremely customer service-focused; respected for exhibiting a constant team player work ethic.

         Adept at counseling patients taking prescribed medications and OTC (over-the-counter) products.

         Well-versed in JCAHO standards and regulatory requirements specific to pharmacy operations.

         Proficiency in collaborating and communicating with multi-disciplinary and culturally-diverse health care team members to steer cohesive efforts and optimize safety and quality of care.     

 

 

Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, anticipated graduation May 2010

St John s University, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, Jamaica, New York

 

CPR Certification, American Heart Association, 2008

 

 

Saint Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, New York, 2007 to Present

Pharmacy Intern

         Receive and accurately review orders, fill unit dose medication cassettes, and dependably adhere to defined policies and procedures for IV preparation.

 

Stella s Pharmacy, Brooklyn, New York, 2009 to 2010

Pharmacy Intern

         Expeditiously prepare prescriptions and arrange medication to be dispensed.

         Maintained up-to-date pharmacy records and monitor/replenish pharmaceuticals as needed.

         Demonstrated exemplary interpersonal skills in counseling patients on prescribed drugs as well as OTC medications.

 

Pathmark Pharmacy, Ozone Park, New York, 2004 to 2007

Pharmacy Technician

         Interpreted and processed prescriptions, prepared medication to be dispensed, and meticulously entered patient data into computerized database.

         Fostered, nurtured and maintained excellent patient relationships, delivered outstanding customer service, and appreciated for strong problem solving abilities.

• Contributed to ensuring highly efficient pharmacy operations by receiving prescriptions, preparing medications to be dispensed, replenishing inventory, and processing cash register transactions.

 

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Ambulatory Externship, Stella s Pharmacy, Brooklyn, NY, 2009

         Prepared prescriptions for dispensing and complied with procedures to optimize quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs.

         Proactively counseled patients on prescription and OTC drug therapies.

 

Compounding Elective, Town Total Health, New York, NY, 2009

         Extemporaneously compounded broad-scope prescriptions and prepared IVs via aseptic technique.

         Diligently maintained sterile lab environment and properly cleaned hood.

 

Medication Therapy Management Elective, Town Total Health, New York, NY, 2009

         Participated in project focusing on optimizing patients Medicare Part D coverage by conducting outgoing calls to thoroughly review and assess individual medication profiles.

 

Ambulatory Clerkship, Sedgwick Pharmacy, Bronx, NY, 2009

         Exhibited advanced knowledge of medical terminology in providing health education to patients and instructing customers in safe and proper medication use.

 

Institutional Clerkship, New York Presbyterian- New York Hospital of Cornell, New York, NY 2009

         Attended rounds with doctors, residents, medical students, pharmacists and pharmacy students to discuss patient progress and discharge planning.

         Contributed to medication management efforts specific to geriatric patient population and meticulously monitored treatment regimens to ensure safety of patients.

 

Institutional Externship, Queens Hospital, Jamaica, NY, 2009

         Reviewed orders, filled cassettes, evaluated patients medication regimens, and documented adverse drug reactions.

 

Long-term Care Elective, Great Neck Chemist/Precision Pharmacy, Great Neck, NY, 2009

         Analyzed and decisively devised patient medication regimens for Plastic Surgery.

• Advised patients, doctors and/or other health care professionals on dosage, drug interactions, and side effects of medications.

 

Advanced Community Pharmacy Elective, New London Pharmacy, New York, NY, 2009

         Assisted pharmacist in preparing medications for HIV-positive patients, provided health counseling, and played an active role in monitoring and managing inventory.

 

Institutional Clerkship-Internal Medicine, Long Island Jewish Medical Ctr, New Hyde Park, NY, 2009

         Applied sharp organizational strengths toward attending rounds, examining patients medications, reporting adverse drug reactions, reviewing progress notes, and recommending changes when applicable.

 

 

Journal Clubs:

 

Presented at Town Total Health, 2009:

Analysis of Pharmacist-Provided Medication Therapy Management Services in community pharmacies over 7 years. J Mang Care Pharm 2009; 15(1):18-31

 

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A randomized Control Trial of the effect of negotiated telephone support on glycaemic control in young people with type 1 diabetes.2002 Diabetes UK, Diabetic Medicine, 19, 643-648

 

Presented at Sedgwick Pharmacy, 2009

The Ezetimibe and Simvastatin in Hypercholesterolemia enhances atherosclerosis regression (ENHANCE) trial. N Engl J Med 2 xxx-xxx-xxxx -43

 

Presented at Presbyterian Hospital, 2009

Valsartan for Prevention of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation. N Engl J Med 2009; 1606-17

 

Presented at Long Island Jewish

A Multicenter, randomized Trial of Treatment for Mild Gestational Diabetes. N Engl J Med 2009;361:1339-48

 

MTM presentations:

 

Presented to The Medication Therapy Team at Town Total Health, 2009

Stavzor Patient Retention Proposal Program

Pexeva Patient Retention Proposal Program

 

Patient Handout:

 

Sedgwick Pharmacy, 2009

Preventing Heart Disease

 

Major  Disease Topic Presentation:

 

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus, Presbyterian Hospital

 

In-service to Medical Team:

 

Presented at New York Presbyterian Hospital

Calcium Channel Blockers

Osteoporosis and Bisphosphonates

 

Presented at Long Island Jewish

Non-Statin Lipid Lowering Agents

 

Case Report:

 

Presented at Long Island Jewish

Hypoglycemia associated with the use of Levofloxacin. Am J Health-Syst Pharm-Vol 66 June 1,2009